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Sunday Snapshots: Shades of Plums and Plum Facts

August 19, 2012 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 47 Comments

Plums,Sunday Snapshots, Spicie Foodie

These vibrant, sweet, juicy plums were my muse this week. They were not only fun to eat but also to photograph. You might notice the eggplant in the background. My local green grocer had these tiny little eggplants and I just had to buy them, but more on them another time. Today we are going to talk plums.

Plums,Sunday Snapshots, Spicie Foodie

Plum remains have been found in Neolithic age archaeological sites along with olives, grapes and figs. Plums are relatives of peaches, nectarines and almonds. There are over 2,000 varieties ranging in colors of red, purple, yellow, green, blue-black and amber. Damson plums in dried form become prunes.

Plums,Sunday Snapshots, Spicie Foodie

The white coating is called epicuticular wax, also know as “wax bloom”, and it can easily be rubbed off.

Plums,Sunday Snapshots, Spicie Foodie

Plums are rich in antioxidants and a very good source of Vitamin C. The vitamin C helps our bodies fight infections and also increases iron absorption. They are natural laxatives, so be careful or consume in moderation. People with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating plums. The reason is due to “oxalates, which become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems.”

Plums,Sunday Snapshots, Spicie Foodie

Plums are in season, so grab your self a few and enjoy before the season is over.

Happy Sunday everyone, have a great one! The normal Monday recipe post will not be published, instead I will be back on Wednesday with a new recipe. See you Wednesday:)!

 

*Sources used for this article WHFoods: Plums and Plum on Wikipedia.

 

Filed Under: Food Facts, Fruits, Sunday Snapshots

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    August 19, 2012 at 09:24

    Lovely clicks and combination of colors (violet: my favorite)!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 19, 2012 at 15:37

      Thank you Rosa:)

      Reply
  2. Monet says

    August 19, 2012 at 15:06

    Those hues are simply stunning. I love these photographs. What a great way to begin my Sunday.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 19, 2012 at 15:38

      Hi Monet,

      Thank you so much:) I hope you have a beautiful Sunday.

      Reply
  3. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    August 19, 2012 at 16:31

    Beautiful shots! I love to fill my basket with a multitude of colors to sample – I love that each color has it’s own unique sweetness and tang!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:41

      Thank you Laura:)

      Reply
  4. claudia @whats cookin italian cuisine says

    August 19, 2012 at 19:38

    Nancy these are all breathtaking photos fabulous art at its finest!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:41

      Thanks Claudia;)

      Reply
  5. Sandra says

    August 19, 2012 at 22:39

    Wow Nancy, these pictures are beautiful!!!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:42

      Thank you Sandra:)

      Reply
  6. Vita @ Juicer Depot says

    August 19, 2012 at 22:51

    Lighting and color are just perfect. I just love your photos.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:42

      Thank you Vita!

      Reply
  7. Ramona says

    August 19, 2012 at 23:28

    Wow… those colors are jumping off the screen. Lovely!! Hope you had a great weekend. :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:43

      Thanks Ramona, I did and hope you did as well:)

      Reply
  8. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    August 19, 2012 at 23:35

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! And you know I love the history and information. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:43

      Aw muchas gracias Victoria:) It’s my pleasure and everyone is so kind.

      Reply
  9. Liz says

    August 20, 2012 at 00:47

    Wow, your still life photos are stunning! I love the way the light is reflecting off the fruits and veggies so perfectly. As always, your provide us with the best of the best photos!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:43

      Thank you so much Liz:)

      Reply
  10. Joan Nova says

    August 20, 2012 at 00:56

    Gorgeous jewel colors (and delicious)!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:43

      Thank you Joan!

      Reply
  11. kitchenriffs says

    August 20, 2012 at 02:28

    I never knew that white coating was called epicuticular wax! I love learning things like this. And the photos are stunning – really nice composition, particularly nice light. Good job.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:44

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Balvinder says

    August 20, 2012 at 03:02

    You have all the skills of good photography. I became fan of you since the first day I visited.

    My husband and and daughter gave me a D-SLR on my birthday two weeks ago . I have no idea how to use it. I can still take pictures on auto setting but then there is no fun of having a good camera. Do you take students for online coaching? Just kidding.
    Have a great week Ahead!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:45

      Hi Balvinder,
      Thank you:) Congrats on you new camera and how exciting. Hehe, I haven’t taken any students online but I would love to set that up in the near future;) I actually have a photography project coming up that I’m going to share with everyone. I’m sure you’ll find it helpful. Thanks and I hope yours is great too.

      Reply
  13. Eha says

    August 20, 2012 at 05:43

    Absolutely love your late summer photography even if I get to see it on a cold winter afternoon :( ! The photos are so enhanced by the small eggplants, beautiful in shape – our small-sized come long and ovoid . . . Asian, I believe . . .

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:46

      Thanks Eha, and I hope it brought a little sunshine into your cold winter afternoon. I’m not sure if these are Asian, because they are still the same shape as the other European ones. Regardless they wer not only cute but tasty also:)

      Reply
  14. Laura @ Family Spice says

    August 20, 2012 at 15:31

    Beautiful plums! We eat them by the dozen in our house – ha! ha! Red ones, yellow ones, Italian ones… my kids love them all. And the baby eggplants have terrific flavor, too. When I find them, I snag them, too!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:46

      Hehe, that’s great that you like them all. Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  15. Holly says

    August 20, 2012 at 16:33

    I was wondering what that eggplant was doing in the background. Thanks for the useful information!

    I don’t go in much for plums, only because I find their flavor and ripeness to be so hit and miss when I buy them. Any suggestions or tips for picking out the best tasting plums?

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 20, 2012 at 23:48

      Hehe, it was thrown in for good measure:) I agree the flavors can be hit and miss. I usually wait until they have soften a big, that way they are juicier and sweeter. But again it’s hit and miss. Maybe you can get better info from your green grocer?

      Reply
  16. Suzanne Perazzini says

    August 21, 2012 at 01:15

    Your photographs are works of art. So dramatic and colourful.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 21, 2012 at 20:12

      Thank you Suzanne:)

      Reply
  17. Kelly @ Inspired Edibles says

    August 21, 2012 at 02:17

    What a gorgeous collection of plums. You really get a sense of texture and touch looking at your photos. The lighting is so striking.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 21, 2012 at 20:12

      Thank you Kelly:)

      Reply
  18. Katty says

    August 21, 2012 at 14:37

    Just gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 21, 2012 at 20:12

      Thanks Katty!

      Reply
  19. Peggy says

    August 21, 2012 at 20:25

    These plums are absolutely gorgeous! It’s been a while since I’ve had one – I might just have to scoop some up at the Farmer’s Market this week =)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 22, 2012 at 19:37

      Thanks Peggy and enjoy your plums!

      Reply
  20. EL OSO CON BOTAS says

    August 21, 2012 at 21:43

    Preciosa fotografía. Primera vez que me paso, gracias a Cook Eat Live Vegetarian, por tu blog y me ha gustado mucho. Ya nos veremos por aquí más seguido. Un saludo desde Madrid.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 22, 2012 at 19:38

      Hola! Muchas gracias y bien venido:)

      Reply
  21. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    August 22, 2012 at 08:09

    Stunning!!!!!!!! I think it looks very hard to photograph these colors for some reason. Plums, eggplant… they are the star of these photos, and really gorgeous, Nancy!!!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 22, 2012 at 19:38

      Thank you Nami:)

      Reply
  22. Magic of Spice says

    August 24, 2012 at 00:55

    I just love the colors…gorgeous shots! And thanks for the info on the white coating over the fruit, it has been stuck in my head forever and I could not remember the term :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 25, 2012 at 15:01

      No problem:)

      Reply
  23. Kat says

    August 25, 2012 at 19:49

    Damsons grow wild in the hedgerows here in Somerset (UK) and I love to make them into jams and puddings… but one recipe which is am absolute must is damson vodka – to me a friendlier drink than sloe gin. It is rich and firey and sweet and perfect for sipping by the fire in midwinter…. Mix damsons, vodka and castor sugar into a jar and turn them every few days until the sugar dissolves… takes a couple of months, then bottle the liquid and use the fruit over icecream or in pies. Oh… wow! :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      August 26, 2012 at 00:04

      Hi Kat,
      Oh wow! I have to try that. Thank you so much for sharing this:)

      Reply

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